Eton
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- proper noun
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Eton
- Either Windsor or Eton would have been a more noteworthy site than Slough, and both were capable of conveying strong positive associations with George III.
- Windsor and Eton
Examples
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On the relative significance of Eton, Windsor, and Slough, see A History of the County of Buckinghamshire (1905), Victoria History of the Counties of England, ed. William Page, London, 1969, III, 301-2.
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The small town of Eton is famous for its picturesque settings along the River Thames.
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The honourable gentleman for Eton and Slough.
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The $60 Eton FRX3 is an AM/FM/NOAA weather alert radio.
Blog text (32) -
Captained Eton.
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Most notably, Turner has reduced Windsor and Eton to ghostly presences on the horizon, thereby increasing the relative substantiality of the workers.
Academic text (1995) -
The Eton FRX3 above includes a solar panel, hand crank, and an LED flashlight among its many other functions, but if you're stuck without electricity, you'll want another light to provide ambient illumination.
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Many visitors go to Eton to enjoy the charming streets and historic architecture.
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You can find several quaint shops and cafes in Eton, making it a lovely place to spend an afternoon.
Compounds
- Archaic
A short jacket that reaches the waist with a straight, square bottom, worn by boys at Eton College
- Archaic
A wide, stiff white collar that lies flat over a jacket and is often worn with school uniform
Surface Forms
Etymology
Eton as a place name comes from old English parts ēa 'river' and tūn 'town', meaning a 'town by the river', which fits the town's position on the River Thames.